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Wallace Observatory

United States · North America
✦ 42.6102, -71.4846

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About this observatory

Wallace Observatory is an astronomical site in Westford, Massachusetts, in the United States, registered as an observing station within the international minor-planet tracking network.

About Wallace Observatory

The observatory carries the Minor Planet Center observation code 810, given to sites that report positional data on asteroids and other small solar-system bodies. Such stations form a distributed, worldwide effort to keep track of objects moving through the solar system.

Location & getting there

Wallace Observatory is located in Westford, Massachusetts, in the North America region, an area with a strong concentration of both research and amateur astronomical facilities, including several other observing sites nearby.

Visiting Wallace Observatory

No public visiting hours or tour information are published for this observatory. If you would like to arrange a visit, check for current details from local astronomy clubs or search online before travelling.

See your named star from here

A telescope operator at a site like this can point at the coordinates of any star, including one named through Star Register. Explore the stars already named by others in our catalogue.

Opening hours

Opening hours and public-visit programs vary by season. Check Google Maps for current times before you travel.

Frequently asked questions
It is located in Westford, Massachusetts, United States.
No public visiting information is published; check locally before planning a trip.
It holds Minor Planet Center code 810 and reports positional data on minor planets.
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